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Chapter 3

Question 1 of 27

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A child’s development depends on the child’s

Select one of the following:

  • age

  • experiences

  • socio-economic background

  • ethnic background

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 2 of 27

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Which statement best describes the process of constructing new knowledge?

Select one of the following:

  • Learners use prior knowledge to organize incoming information in various ways to form new
    knowledge, and they integrate new knowledge with prior knowledge to expand their knowledge
    base

  • Teachers provide verbal (oral or written) information which enters and remains in learners’ minds.

  • Learners discover new knowledge by interacting with hands-on, real-world materials.

  • Learners acquire knowledge when they listen to what others say

  • All of the above.

Explanation

Question 3 of 27

1

It is likely that most students in grades 3 through 6 (ages 7-11) are:

Select one of the following:

  • preoperational thinkers

  • concrete operational thinkers

  • transitional thinkers

  • formal operational thinkers

Explanation

Question 4 of 27

1

The region between the learner’s spontaneous level of knowing and thinking, and the level he or she can
reach in problem-solving with assistance is called:

Select one of the following:

  • metacognition.

  • constructive learning.

  • scaffolding.

  • a schema

  • the zone of proximal development.

Explanation

Question 5 of 27

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The term scaffolding refers to:

Select one of the following:

  • one of Piaget’s levels of development

  • student ideas that are not congruent with accepted scientific views

  • the teacher providing instructional assistance to enable learners to achieve higher levels.

  • the region between the learner’s spontaneous level of knowing and thinking, and the level he or
    she can reach in problem solving with assistance.

Explanation

Question 6 of 27

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Children of primary grades (K—2) are most likely to be in the _____________ stage of development.

Select one of the following:

  • sensorimotor

  • preoperational

  • formal operational

  • concrete operational

  • A and B.

Explanation

Question 7 of 27

1

The Next Generation Science Standards recommend:

Select one of the following:

  • connecting science to children’s literature in grades K—8.

  • connecting science to technology, engineering, and mathematics.

  • connecting the science disciplines.

  • all of the above.

  • both B and C.

Explanation

Question 8 of 27

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To demonstrate understanding of a scientific idea, a student might:

Select one of the following:

  • define relevant terms.

  • apply new knowledge to new problems

  • write in a journal about how they feel about activities.

  • complete “fill-in-the-blank” worksheets.

  • both A and D.

Explanation

Question 9 of 27

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The use of previously learned knowledge in new situations is referred to as

Select one of the following:

  • discovery

  • construction.

  • transfer.

  • scaffolding.

Explanation

Question 10 of 27

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According to the social constructivist model of learning theory, which of the following is NOT one of the
things learners must do in order to construct new knowledge?

Select one of the following:

  • Memorize terms and definitions presented by the text.

  • Select specific aspects of incoming information to consider

  • Organize the selected information in various ways such as by sequencing, classifying, connecting,
    and relating to form new factual and conceptual knowledge.

  • Integrate new knowledge with prior knowledge, thus expanding the knowledge base

Explanation

Question 11 of 27

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Children’s misconceptions

Select one of the following:

  • can be seen as necessary conceptual stepping stones on a path toward more accurate knowledge.

  • should be seen as attempts by children to make sense of the world around them.

  • build on more correct notions that coexist with the misconceptions.

  • may reflect mistaken ontological commitments which, when altered, allow the child access to
    other, more relevant, and already present concepts.

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 12 of 27

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Alternative conceptions (misconceptions) are children’s ideas that:

Select one of the following:

  • are not congruent with accepted scientific views.

  • accurately describe accepted scientific views.

  • are easy to change with appropriate instruction.

  • teachers should not be concerned with.

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 13 of 27

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For conceptual change to occur, the teacher must do all EXCEPT:

Select one of the following:

  • present scientific conceptions.

  • recognize students’ current misconceptions

  • help students become dissatisfied with them.

  • have the student memorize the accepted scientific concepts

  • enable students to apply and integrate the new concepts into their thinking.

Explanation

Question 14 of 27

1

External support that helps learners to be successful with various learning tasks is referred to as

Select one of the following:

  • transfer.

  • concept mapping

  • scaffolding.

  • accessing prior knowledge.

Explanation

Question 15 of 27

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Able to plan complex experimental investigations--Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Select one of the following:

  • Sensorimotor

  • Preoperational

  • Concrete Operational

  • Formal Operations

Explanation

Question 16 of 27

1

Has just developed the ability to conserve length and liquid volume: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Select one of the following:

  • Sensorimotor

  • Preoperational

  • Concrete Operational

  • Formal Operations

Explanation

Question 17 of 27

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Thinks in subjective and egocentric ways: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Select one of the following:

  • Sensorimotor

  • Preoperational

  • Concrete Operational

  • Formal Operations

Explanation

Question 18 of 27

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Learns only from his/her physical responses to sensory stimuli: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Select one of the following:

  • Sensorimotor

  • Preoperational

  • Concrete Operational

  • Formal Operations

Explanation

Question 19 of 27

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Has just developed the ability to think reversibly: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Select one of the following:

  • Sensorimotor

  • Preoperational

  • Concrete Operational

  • Formal Operations

Explanation

Question 20 of 27

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Can deal with ratios and proportions: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Select one of the following:

  • Sensorimotor

  • Preoperational

  • Concrete Operational

  • Formal Operations

Explanation

Question 21 of 27

1

_________________ takes place “when people do something again in similar, but not identical ways to
reinforce what they have learned while adding something new”.

Select one of the following:

  • Practice

  • Scaffolding

  • Rehearsal

  • Conservation

  • Concept mapping

Explanation

Question 22 of 27

1

What is a necessary part for full development of science proficiency?

Select one of the following:

  • Active engagement in the practices of science

  • Exposure to developmentally appropriate instruction and materials

  • A range of instructional approaches

  • All of the above.

  • B & C

Explanation

Question 23 of 27

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Which of the following is NOT true of concept maps?

Select one of the following:

  • They can provide a visual representation of a person’s schema

  • The can only be organized in one way in order to correctly show relationships among concepts

  • They are useful for planning instruction and for assessment.

  • They use lines and linking words to connect and show relationships among concepts.

Explanation

Question 24 of 27

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When predicting balance on an equal-arm balance, a child in the concrete operational stage of cognitive development would most likely:

Select one of the following:

  • have to use trial and error to approach the problem.

  • use simple, qualitative, non-numeric rules to approach the problem

  • use quantitative, numeric rules to approach the problem.

  • be unable to come up with a reasonable prediction.

Explanation

Question 25 of 27

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Without an adequate level of prior knowledge:

Select one of the following:

  • misconceptions cannot be remedied.

  • new learning and its transfer to new situations cannot be expected.

  • learning science for understanding cannot be achieved.

  • students are perceived as relatively passive learners.

Explanation

Question 26 of 27

1

If you were to observe Dr. Contant’s class, you would probably see students actively participating in
classroom activities. You might hear discussions and collaborations among two or more students. Students
will most likely be involved in constructive questioning and critiquing of each other’s work and assuming responsibility for helping one another learn. Dr. Contant’s classroom environment would be best described as:

Select one of the following:

  • chaotic

  • a community of learners

  • linguistically and culturally diverse

  • in need of behavior modification

  • at risk

Explanation

Question 27 of 27

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Teaching through inquiry has to be established _________________. Students need to be coached on what to do when placed into groups, know how to assign roles, know how to constructively talk through problems and issues, and practice in setting up simple experiments and designing procedures that either have a control or only change a single variable.

Select one of the following:

  • by mid-semester

  • toward the end of the school year

  • from the beginning of the year

  • between the first and second semester

  • whenever the teacher feels comfortable doing it.

Explanation

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